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NG55 OSP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

191,663 mi
Last recorded191,663 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OSP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 191,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 191,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 187,376 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 187,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 179,593 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 179,591 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak bracket broken and insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 167,560 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 167,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Aug 2016 149,573 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 149,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,740 miles

engine oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 124,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,722 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,957 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 23,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,766 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 36,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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NG55 OSP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG55 OSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG55 OSP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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